CROWLEY AND CANBERRA CABS LIMITED, 1^ST RESPONDENT, AERIAL TAXI CABS CO-OPERATIVE LTD now incorporated as AERIAL CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORT LIMITED, 2^ND RESPODENT

Crowley and Canberra Cabs Limited, along with Aerial Taxi Cabs Co-Operative Limited (now known as Aerial Consolidated Transport Limited), faced a complaint alleging discrimination in the provision of services related to a taxi call centre. The complainant claimed that there was discriminatory treatment in the way taxi services were offered. This matter was heard and determined by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Tribunal, led by Deputy President Mr G Lalor.

The Tribunal had to decide on two key legal issues. The first was whether the complainant's claims of discrimination were substantiated. The second issue was whether the proper party had been joined to the proceedings. The Tribunal needed to assess the evidence and arguments presented to determine if the allegations of discrimination were valid and if the correct parties were involved in the complaint.

In its reasoning, the Tribunal examined the evidence provided and concluded that the complainant's complaints were not substantiated. The Tribunal found that the allegations of discrimination were lacking in substance. Additionally, the Tribunal determined that the complaint did not meet the necessary criteria for joinder of a party, as required by the relevant legislation. Based on these findings, the Tribunal was not satisfied that the complainant's claims were valid and thus dismissed the complaint.

The Tribunal, pursuant to section 102(2)(a)(ii) of the Discrimination Act 1991, ordered that the complaint be dismissed. This decision was made after a thorough hearing and consideration of the evidence and arguments presented.